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    MEASUREMENTS

    Dec 10, 2019 3 minutes
    —John Atkinson

    I used DRA Labs’ MLSSA system and a calibrated DPA 4006 microphone to measure the Elac Carina BS243.4’s frequency response in the farfield, and an Earthworks QTC-40 mike for the nearfield responses. The measurements were taken without a grille.

    Though Elac specifies the BS243.4’s sensitivity as 85dB/2.83V/m, my estimate was closer to 82.5dB(B)/2.83V/m. The impedance is specified as 6 ohms with a minimum value of 4.8 ohms. The solid trace

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